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CNTN4 modulates factors involved in Alzheimer’s disease
The discovery that CNTN4 and APP have a co-dependent relationship has wider implications for neurodevelopmental disorder understanding.
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Scientists discover the cause of Congenital Hyperinsulinism
A research team at the University of Exeter have found that the unexplored genomic control regions yield the key to finding causes of Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
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Gene discovery indicates motor neurone diseases caused by abnormal lipid processing in cells
A new genetic discovery adds weight to a theory that motor neurone diseases are caused by abnormal lipid processing pathways inside brain cells.
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How do fast-growing bacteria resist antibiotics?
A new study has revealed how some fast-growing bacteria could be retreated with antibiotics.
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New methods towards efficient and high-throughput drug-target screening
17 December 2020 | By Living Systems Institute, University of Exeter
Watch our on-demand webinar where we explore new methods to improve data quality from high-throughput screens. You'll learn about solutions for common problems in drug-target discovery and our keynote speaker will also look at case studies where new approaches to screening have identified high-quality candidate drugs for proliferative diseases.
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ZT-1a compound could be an alternative to surgery for brain swelling
Rodent models of stroke and hydrocephalus treated with ZT-1a had reduced brain swelling, according to scientists.
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New study helps improve the understanding of bacteria and viruses
A new study has revealed how bacterial immune systems can be harmful for their hosts and why they are not found in all bacteria.
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‘CRISPR babies’ may have shorter life expectancy
A study of almost half a million people links a mutation that protects against HIV infection to an earlier death.
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Human antibody discovery could save lives from fungal killer
Novel therapy uses antibodies cloned from patients who have recovered from an infection caused by the fungus Candida…
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Research into cellular signalling mechanisms may lead to new treatments
Wnt moves to specific areas of the cell membrane, interacting with a receptor known as Ror2, and inducing the formation of a cytoneme...
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FGF21 gene variant found to lower body fat
Researchers have found that a gene that makes humans eat more sugar can also lower body fat...
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MAFA gene provides insight into the genomics of diabetes
Scientists have uncovered insights into the genomics of diabetes through the rare case of a family where one gene is associated with two opposing conditions...